Alan Farrell (Dublin Fingal, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The opportunity to speak on this matter is important. I thank the Minister of State for his contribution. I will start by talking about the importance of role models. Of course, we have had lots of mention of the Irish rugby team. There was mention earlier of the women's football team for their heroics during the summer. We also talked about Johnny Sexton in particular, and all that is due to him. However, I do not want to leave out Keith Earls because he is the second most prolific try scorer in the history of rugby in Ireland. That record will take some beating and I want to make sure he is given the due regard he deserves.

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